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Laser Dentistry in Worthington, OH: Waterlase® Dental Laser

The WaterLase® Dental Laser is a tool that allows Drs. TJ Miller II and Thomas J. Miller perform tasks that would otherwise require a drill or a scalpel. It is a versatile laser tool capable of cutting teeth, bone and gum tissue with more accuracy and less trauma. The WaterLaser® can be used to replace fillings, in cosmetic procedures, implant placements and periodontal treatments.

How is works

A combination of YSGG laser energy and a spray of water in a process called HydroPhotonics make up the WaterLase® Dental Laser. Friction like that of a traditional drill is eliminated because of the water and light energy used in the WaterLase® Dental Laser. Friction causes heat and pain; eliminating the friction means there is less of a need for powerful anesthetics. Most WaterLase procedures can be done without anesthetic at all.

The benefits of the WaterLase®

As mentioned a WaterLase® procedure has little to no vibration or friction. This means your procedure will be far more comfortable and less painful. Your time at Drs. TJ Miller II and Thomas J. Miller's office may also be shortened because many procedures can be performed without the need for numbing.

This less abrasive tool also causes less trauma to the tissue in your mouth. Less trauma and less damage to the tissue means the healing time from your procedure will be quicker than with traditional tools. Post-treatment pain is also significantly diminished. Many patients report little inflammation and discomfort, or none at all, following a procedure with a WaterLase® Dental Laser.

Drs. TJ Miller II and Thomas J. Miller are also afforded an unprecedented accuracy with WaterLase® compared to a traditional drill. Taking away the heat and vibrations, Drs. TJ Miller II and Thomas J. Miller are able to guide the laser precisely removing decay caused by gum disease. Surrounding teeth and gums are left unaffected, also speeding up your healing time.

WaterLase® Treatments

The WaterLase® Laser can be used in a variety of procedures, including:

Cavity preparation or removal

Roughening or etching hard tissue surfaces

Preparation for the placement of sealants

Preparation for dental implants

Reshaping a gum line that may receded from gum disease

Removal of unwanted oral growths

Preventing gum recession due to gum disease

Treating gum disease

To learn more about laser dentistry in Worthington, OH or find out if the WaterLase® Dental Laser could help you, make an appointment with Drs. TJ Miller II and Thomas J. Miller today.